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    • Aug 11, 2024by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Miami Beach Cracks the Anti-Cruiser Code – Peter Swanson

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      Miami Beach Cracks the Anti-Cruiser Code

      Can’t Just Kick ‘Em Out? Make It So They Can’t Get Food Instead

       
      		 
      		 
      		 
       

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      The City of Miami Beach tows away cruiser dinghies found in violation of dock restrictions. This is a YouTube screenshot from a WPLG Local10 television news broadcast.

      Municipalities convinced that liveaboard boats lead to derelict boats now have a foolproof solution to the problem—as long as they share the same moral code as Cruela de Ville and the City of Miami Beach.

      August 2024 will mark the month Miami Beach found the formula for victory over what it calls “boat squatters.” This tony seaside community has had a long-running feud with cruisers that has gone through several phases, often turning on the latest change in Florida anchoring laws.

      Late last year, the city’s latest hope of legislating local anchoring out of existence fell short. Senate Bill 192 would have limited anchoring within 200 yards of any part of Miami Beach between the MacArthur Causeway to the Julia Tuttle Causeway. In its amended form, it only banned anchoring between a strip of islands along the Venetian Causeway crossing Biscayne Bay.

      If you aren’t familiar with the geography, no worries. One legislator said the amended bill affected about three percent of waters originally included, most notably not the part near downtown referred to as Sunset Harbour. The liveaboard community was relieved by the compromise, but not for long.

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      Starve ‘Em

      Their nemesis, Miami Beach Commissioner David Suarez, had a clever plan. His idea was to deprive them of the ability to buy food. “Since we can’t control what happens on the water, we can certainly control how you get to land,” Suarez told Miami’s Local 10 News.

      Once upon a time, cruisers in the vicinity of Sunset Lake and Venetian Causeway had three ways to get ashore to buy groceries and enjoy the amenities of downtown Miami Beach, which was just a 15 minute walk away. They could tie their dinghies to a canal-side dock by Publix supermarket, dock them at the Maurice Gibb boat ramp or lie alongside a canal bulkhead.

      With Suarez as point man, the City Commission eliminated these options one by one, first by tearing out the Publix dock, then outlawing bulkhead tie-ups and finally severely restricting access to the Gibb ramp service dock.

      Writing for the Miami Herald, Aaron Leibowitz said:

      A new ordinance, which received final approval from the City Commission late last month and took effect August 3, declares that the boat ramp at Maurice Gibb Park in Sunset Harbour can only be used by city residents to “launch and retrieve noncommercial vessels”—not to dock boats, even temporarily, or pick up and drop off passengers.

      Previously, motorized boats could dock at the ramp for 20 minutes. That time limit remains in place at a nearby floating dock for kayaks and paddleboards.

      The law imposes steep penalties: $1,000 for a first offense, then $2,000 and $5,000 for a second and third offense, plus an option for criminal charges with up to 60 days in jail. The ordinance also calls for immediate towing of the offending boat, which can cost over $1,000 to retrieve from a private tow company.

      Checkmate, boat squatters!

      You can no longer buy groceries, walk the dog or grab a Cuban Sandwich at the Havana 57.

      Mooring Field

      Many Southern sailors have expressed hostility to mooring fields, even though land access and amenities (showers, holding-tank pump-outs and laundry facilities) are baked into the formula.

      Miami Beach has a plan for just such a mooring field at Sunset Harbour and nearby, which will accomodate 147 boats, some portion of which will be for liveaboards. According to the Herald, there are typically about 100 liveaboard boats at anchor nowadays. The newspaper quoted some of the boat people as welcoming the idea of a mooring field, and why wouldn’t they at this point?

      The city has set March 2026 as the target for opening the planned mooring field for business, as shown below:

      In his crusade to run-off liveaboards—Suarez called it his No. 1 priority—the freshman commissioner made an environmental case against anchoring. He alleged (as one does) that everyone was pumping raw sewage into the bay and that their anchor chains were scraping seagrass off the bottom.

      Loose Cannon rarely has reason to praise conventional media for coverage of boating issues, but there is an exception. On February 28, Miami’s WPLG Local10 television news—specifically journalist Louis Aguirre and producer Anastasia Pavlinskaya Brenman—aired an excellent story that used hard data to rebut both Suarez claims.

      Hardly anyone was pumping overboard based on police inspections, and, according to experts, there was hardly any seagrass there in the first place—not for decades.

      Which begs the question: Why not just wait until March 2026, and let the new mooring field take care of whatever it is that Miami Beach sees as the problem? According to Florida law, no one can anchor in a mooring field or close by. Surely the insurance requirement and monthly rent, which is likely to be pricey, will screen out boats likely to become derelict.

      So, what is your motivation, David Suarez? Admit it, you and your fellow commissioners are just real-life Cruelas.

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    • Aug 11, 2024by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Some Things are Worth Saving – Janice Anne Wheeler

      SOME THINGS ARE WORTH SAVING

      The Most Impactful Words I Heard This Week Came From a Stranger. I’m So Glad He Said Them.

      Janice Anne Wheeler
      Aug 11, 2024

      I had heard the distinctive crunch of car on gravel and estimated that the once-flashy-red now dull-rustish Mercedes parking on the lawn was around the same age I am, five and a half decades or so. The be-whiskered gentleman that climbed out of that vehicle must have been thirty years older.

      He walked over purposefully and simply stood, stock still, gazing up at STEADFAST for long, long minutes. In my mind she isn’t all that pretty at this particular juncture, hauled out of her natural element for repairs, holes for projects begun here and there, original materials showing some age. She does make an impression regardless, I have to say that much. Our scaffold isn’t tall enough to reach the top rail or long enough to encompass her 56 feet. When he glanced at me I raised my eyebrows in a silent ‘Can I help you?’ but received no response. We are on the fringes of the Richardson Maritime Museum here in Cambridge, Maryland, but we aren’t part of it. We’re not ready for that, yet.

       
      The 1925 Presidential Yacht SEQUOIA awaits extensive refit. She is most famous for hosting JFK’s final Birthday Party. We’re not part of the museum, not yet.

      Arms folded, he stepped closer and without preamble or introduction asked where she was built. Wheeler Shipyard in Brooklyn, we told him as we worked, and he raised his eyebrows in turn. For the first time, someone we met had local knowledge of the place, which he spewed with no further encouragement, slowly edging his way into our space, inspecting as he went, murmuring unasked and unanswered questions.

      “Crazy old coot, that’s the fourth one this week,” my Sailor said to me. We smiled at each other. It is rewarding, and heartening, to have people understand THE WOODEN BOAT PHENOMENON instead of just thinking we were crazy. (Which we are, make no mistake.) I tried to properly convey that phenomenon. Read that here.

      The gentleman meandered along on his own tour, stepping and then backing up, taking in the topside teak and rig. Unable to resist, I toddled after him, volunteering random answers to common questions. Each time, he put his hand up to his ear and indicated that he hadn’t heard, so each time I repeated myself, a little louder, not sure if he was actually interested in the facts that I was now spewing, un-encouraged. It reminded me of Waterman Johnny Kinnamon, in fact, his story is here. He told me once that if he always wanted to hear what folks were saying, he’d put his hearing aids in. But he doesn’t. He sits in church beside me and appears to listen attentively. At first I commented occasionally (to no avail) and he finally said to me, “I can’t hear any of this.” Now I sit quietly, too, appreciating the simplicity of not trying to make conversation. Johnny is 87 and chooses carefully who he spends his time and energy on.

      “Who are you?” I inquired. “Who am I?” he repeated, laughing. “Who am I. Well, I’ve been around these places my whole life. I’ve seen people working on boats and fixing them and most of them weren’t worth fixing.” He shook his head at the world. “But this girl, she’s worth saving.” My appreciation of his words was so vast that I said nothing at all.

      Unfortunately, we had somewhere to be when that stranger showed up; we were already hot and tired of trying to put the puzzle pieces of our quickly changed life together while making sure we had all the ones we needed. We definitely don’t. There was no plan to be where we are.

      Our appointment was ticking closer. We made it to the bow, where three weeks ago we had discovered Mother Nature had endowed STEADFAST with an insidious rot not visible from the outside or the inside. We are still assessing, peeling back the layers. She’ll need rare, expensive materials and even rarer expertise, which we found in the local Shipwrights of Deadrise Maritime. These are the puzzle pieces I refer to. The elements to bring our home back to where she needs to be. We are in a new town, a new boatyard, living on land. It’s an uncomfortable place, depending on others when we are used to being both independent and fully mobile.

       
      Peeling the layers. It seems to take just as long to disassemble as it does to build. We unexpectedly get to experience both….

      I apologized and invited him to come back anytime. Since I (somehow) had not yet learned the lesson, had to repeat myself. “She’s worth it,” he called after me. “This is a special boat.” I stopped in my tracks, because that’s what we say, too, when we are trying to explain THE WOODEN BOAT PHENOMENON. “I hope I won’t be a pest. I’ll be back.” I smiled at him then, this stranger who had encouraged me more than he would ever know.

      “Crazy old coot knows his boats.” I said as we got into the seen-better-days boatyard loaner car, and I smiled again. SOME THINGS AREN’T WORTH SAVING. And some things are.

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      SPARRING WITH MOTHER NATURE has become my favorite routine! Over the course of the week I consider what happened that can offer some commentary on life and the NATURE of it. This story just jumped out at me. If you are enjoying these, consider upgrading to a paid subscription just as you would a magazine that you have forever been skimming in the grocery story line and then you finally buy one! Or not. Either way is perfectly fine with me, honestly! I enjoy and read and respond to all comments so spew those thoughts!

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    • Aug 11, 2024by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Medical Records When Cruising – the boatgalley

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      Where Are The Boat Galley Team Members?

      Carolyn –West Palm Beach, FL | Nica — Vermont
       Larry — Marathon, FL | Kimberly — MA | Julie — Texas 

      Pam is selling her 1990 Pacific Seacraft 34 — see listing
      John is selling his 1967 Rawson 30 — see listing 

      Click here for Medical Records When Cruising

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    • Aug 8, 2024by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Camden County Events ~ Save the Dates! Dismal Swamp Welcome Station, NC

      Set in beautiful Camden Count, NC, the Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center provides free dockage for cruisers' on the Dismal Swamp AICW Alternate Route

      The Dismal Swamp Route departs the southbound Waterway at MM 7.2 and northbound via the Pasquatank River. Our thanks to Sarah Hill for this invitation from Dismal Swamp Welcome Center, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR!

      Good Morning!

      Please save the dates!  We’ve got several fall community events planned in Camden County, home of Dismal Swamp State Park,  and we hope you will join us to celebrate our local heritage and nature. 

      *Our Camden Heritage Festival is scheduled for Saturday, September 21st, 2024 from 10am-3pm at Camden Community Park (125 Noblitt Dr., Camden, NC 27921).  We are super excited to kick off the day with a performance from the award winning Camden County Bands along with local live entertainment throughout the day.  This year’s festivities will include living history re-enactors from the 1st NC Regiment of the Continental Line from Tryon Palace, as we commemorate America 250 NC. We hope you’ll join us for a great community day filled with craft vendors, petting zoo, local business displays, K9 demos, carriage rides, classic cars, food trucks, antique tractors, axe throwing & so much more!

      *The Dismal Swamp State Park (2294 US Hwy 17 N, South Mills, NC 27976)  will host their 10th Annual Dismal Day event, October 12, highlighting the swamp’s rich natural & cultural history from 10am-2pm.  The day kicks off with a 5K Fun Run/Walk along the Dismal Swamp Canal Trail.  Don’t miss delicious food, music, wagon rides through the swamp, paddling on the canal, OBX Lizard Land reptiles, craft & activities celebrating the “Year of the Bear”, and educational exhibits.

      If you are interested in being a vendor – please let us know. (Camden Heritage Festival Registration ends 8/30/24)

      Additional event information coming soon. Please feel free to share, post & print.

      Thank you for your continued support and we hope you will be able to join us!

      Many thanks,

       

       

       

      		 Sarah Hill, TMP
      Director, Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome CenterChairperson, Camden County Tourism Development Authority

      2356 US Hwy 17 North, South Mills, NC 27976

      252-771-8333 | shill@camdencountync.gov
      www.DismalSwampWelcomeCenter.com

      www.VisitCamdenCountync.com

      Click Here To View the North Carolina Cruisers Net Marina Directory Listing For the Camden TDA/Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center

      Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of the Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center

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      Tropical Storm Debby closures for Charleston County Parks

      Cooper River Marina

       

       

       

       

      Media Alert:

      All Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission parks and facilities will close at 3 p.m. today and remain closed on Tuesday, August 6 and Wednesday, August 7.

      All Charleston County Parks programs and camps have been canceled through Thursday, August 8.

      Please visit our alert center (https://ccprc.com/AlertCenter.aspx?AID=Park-Facility-Operational-Updates-due-to-847) for more information. Once Tropical Storm Debby has passed and conditions have been assessed to ensure staff and visitor safety, we will update this webpage on the status of our parks and programs.

       

      Thank you!

      www.charlestoncountyparks.com

       

       
       
      Sarah Reynolds​​​​
       Public Information Coordinator
       Headquarters
       
      861 Riverland Dr, Charleston, SC 29412
       Office: +1 8437628089
       
      Sarah.Reynolds@ccprc.com
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    • Aug 1, 2024by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Masthead Camera on the AICW

      Interesting gentleman who has placed a camera at top of his mast. Below is the FaceBook post about these posted to YouTube. This was a post on ICW Cruising Guide 423. 

      Masthead cam videos of various fixed bridges on the AICW in June/July 2024. I also included a time lapse view of some opening bridges between New River Ft Lauderdale and Lake Worth.
      It greatly reduced anxiety to have this view, because we require about 64’6” clearance. As we approached, if I could see shadow or additional beams beneath the closest beam it meant that the camera would clear. (We didn’t encounter any slanted bridge decks). I wasn’t worried about the whip VHF antenna, and in many cases we scraped it along the bottom of the bridge (you can hear the ping sound in some of the videos).
      Here’s a link to a YouTube playlist with the videos.
      Larry Furst
       
       
       

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    • Aug 1, 2024by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 27.7404,-82.69619999

      What’s Up, Gulfport?? Boca Ciega Bay, FL


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      Gulfport Marina includes dry boat storage, ship store, bathroom, public boat ramp, parking, fueling stations, lighted range markers and guest docking facility.

      Gulfport Municipal Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, is located in the heart of downtown Gulfport. The marina and harbor, found on the northern shores of Boca Ciega Bay, are easily accessible from the Western Florida ICW, just north of Tampa Bay.

       
       
       

      Upcoming Events in Gulfport

      Get Ready For Gecko World!!

       
       

      Gecko Art Installation

      Please join us for the First Friday Art Walk on August 2nd as we kick off the month-long celebration of all things Gecko! Get a sneak peek of these one-of-a-kind auction items that will be available for purchase during the live auction at the Gecko Ball on August 24th. Join us at the Catherine Hickman Theatre at 6pm to meet the artists, mingle with your friends and neighbors and get into the Gecko spirit!

      Click Here For Art Show Info
       

      First Friday Art Walk-August 2, 2024

      Explore the magic of art under the stars at Gulfport’s First Friday Art Walk!

      Join us every First Friday for an evening filled with creativity, community, and culture.

      Date: First Friday of Every Month
      Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
      Location:Scenic Beach Boulevard, Gulfport

      What to Expect:
      Artistic Marvels: Witness the unveiling of new and inspiring works by some of the area’s most talented artists.

      Stroll Along Beach Boulevard: Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere as you stroll along scenic Beach Boulevard, surrounded by charming restaurants and storefronts.

      Community Connection: First Friday Art Walk has been the heartbeat of Pinellas County’s art scene since 1993, fostering a sense of community and celebration of creativity.

      Meet the Artists: Engage with the region’s most innovative artists, and gain insight into the stories behind the masterpieces.

      Support Local: Hosted by the Gulfport Merchants Chamber of Commerce, this event encourages you to explore and support locally-owned businesses, restaurants, and the arts.

      Family-Friendly: Bring the whole family for a night of entertainment, culture, and a chance to create lasting memories in our picturesque town.

      Free Admission: Admission is free, so grab your friends and join us for an unforgettable night celebrating art, community, and local talent!

       

      GECKO QUEEN VOTING BEGINS JULY 22nd

      Who Will Be Gulfport’s Next Gecko Queen?

      It’s time to choose your Queen! Public in-person voting will begin on July 22nd. Ballots will be available at The Gulfport Beach Bazaar, The Gulfport Corner Store and The Gulfport Merchants Chamber Welcome Center. The polls will be open until Sunday, August 18th. Be sure to get your vote in!

      The winner will be announced and crowned at the Gecko Ball! 

      One ballot per person, please.

      Click Here for Gecko Queen Info
       
       

      GECKO POKER CRAWL TICKETS NOW ON SALE

      Tickets for the Annual Gecko Poker Crawl are now on sale at The Gulfport Beach Bazaar and The Gulfport Corner Store. Tickets are $25 and include one drink at each of the 6 bar crawl locations. Poker Only tickets are available for $10. Tickets are also available online and can be picked up the day of the Crawl.

      Click Here for Gecko Poker Crawl
       

      3rd Saturday IndieFaire

      Join us for our 3rd Saturday IndieFaire on Saturday, August 17th as we fill the streets with a variety of vendors! This month’s Faire will be taking place along with our Gecko Poker Crawl so get ready for an extra festive evening!

       

      GECKO BALL TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!

      Get your Gecko Ball tickets at The Beach Bazaar or The Gulfport Corner Store! Don’t miss your chance to attend the most cherished event in Gulfport. This year’s theme is “Live From Gulfport, It’s Gecko Night”! Dress as your favorite Saturday Night Live skit or just wear your finest Gulfport Glam. Don’t miss the Event of the Year! Individual tickets are $30. Reserved tables are $400 (seats 10) and are only available at the Beach Bazaar. Individual tickets are also available online. Click below.

      Click Here for Gecko Ball Info
       

      Get Ready For GeckoFest!

      The Gulfport Merchants Chamber is thrilled to announce the 24th Annual Gecko Fest, set to take place on Saturday, August 31, 2024, from 10 AM to 10 PM along Gulfport’s scenic waterfront on Beach Blvd. This year’s theme, “Live From Gulfport, It’s Gecko Night!” promises a vibrant, fun-filled event featuring a costume parade, live music, street performers, and a variety of food and craft vendors. Gecko Fest is held in collaboration with SIK Promotions and the City of Gulfport. Admission and parking are free.

      First held in 2001, Gecko Fest began as an end-of-summer celebration and has since grown into one of Tampa Bay’s most anticipated annual events. Known for its lively mix of artistic energy and community spirit, the festival features a costume contest and parade, wandering street performers, and two stages with live music. The event has been proudly organized by the Gulfport Merchants Chamber since 2004.

      Gecko Fest is preceded each year by the Gecko Art Show, Gecko Crawl, and Gecko Ball. All events are hosted by the non-profit Gulfport Merchants Chamber, with a portion of proceeds from the Gecko World events donated back to the community. This year’s recipients include the REACH! Food Program for Kids, Selah Freedom, and the Sonia Plotnick Health Fund.

      Click Here For GeckoFest Info
       

      RISE & SHINE Artist Grant

       If you are an artist on the rise,

      The Gulfport Merchants Chamber would like to help you shine !

      The Gulfport Merchants Chamber’s “Rise and Shine” Artist Grants were developed to support the creative community within Gulfport and the surrounding area and to promote Gulfport as an art destination. The grants include funding, marketing, mentoring , advertising support, and exhibition space.

      The purpose of the Gulfport Merchants Chamber’s “Rise and Shine” Artist Grants is to support the creative community within Gulfport and the surrounding area and to promote Gulfport as an art destination. The grants include funding, marketing and advertising support, and exhibition space. To be eligible to apply for one of the two grants offered: 

      The applicant must be 18 years of age or older. 

      Be a current resident of Pinellas County  

      Preference will be given to current residents of the City of Gulfport.

      Deadline to Apply: A complete application must be received by August 10th, 2024.

      Click Here for Rise & Shine Info
       

      The GMC needs YOU!

      The Gulfport Merchants Chamber is in need of Volunteers! We believe in the power of collective action, and we’re reaching out to you because we need dedicated volunteers like you to help us make a difference.

      Volunteers are the backbone of our organization, and their contributions are invaluable. Whether you have a few hours to spare each week or want to get involved in a specific project, your time and skills can have a meaningful impact.

      Here’s how you can get involved:

      Our new Welcome Center located at 5317 Gulfport Blvd. S. serves as the first point of contact for visitors, newcomers, and those seeking information about our organization. Volunteers like you play a crucial role in creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere, making our guests feel comfortable, and providing them with the information they need.

      Event Ambassadors play a vital role in creating a positive and memorable experience for attendees, guests and participants. You will get to be a part of some of our amazing events in Gulfport!

      Use the link below to sign up for different volunteer opportunities!

      Sign Up Here
       

      Gulfport’s Tuesday Market

      Every Tuesday, 9am-2pm

      Dive into freshness at Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market! Every Tuesday, enjoy open-air shopping for fruits, veggies, local art, and more. Skip crowded supermarkets and support local vendors. After shopping, grab a meal from our restaurants and savor it in our scenic parks or by the beach. #GulfportFreshMarket #ShopLocal #SociallyDistancedShopping#FreshAndLocal #GulfportLife

      Want to showcase your goods? Become a vendor! Apply here: https://visitgulfportflorida.com/gulfport-tuesday-market #VendorOpportunity #JoinUs

       

      Members Only: Free Small Business Consultation with The Small Business Development Center

      Every Third Thursday, 9am-2pm By Appointment

      The Florida SBDC at PCED has partnered with the local community to make confidential consulting available wherever you may be. Debra Schweikowsky, our professionally certified business consultant, specializes in finance and capital access and helps local business owners with growth strategies to realize their goals.

      To get started, contact Debra directly to schedule a confidential appointment at 727.453.7108, or email dschweikowsky@pinellas.gov.

       

      Aimee Kosta
      Executive Director
      info@visitgulfportflorida.com

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    • Jul 28, 2024by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      The mangrove tree tells its story – Earthday.org

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      Hi,

      Hi, I’m a mangrove planted in Banishanta Union, Bangladesh! In honor of World Mangrove Day on July 26, I’m here to introduce myself and share a little something with you. 

      I live in the tropics with other mangroves because we don’t like cold weather. We help stabilize coastlines, reducing erosion from storm surges, currents, waves, and tides. Additionally, our intertwined roots provide refuge from predators for many of our forest-living friends, including the Bengal Tiger.1

      I absorb and store carbon from the air and make up less than 2% of the ocean’s surface but hold 10%-15% of its carbon reserves. It’s estimated that my mangrove brethren and I absorb about 75 billion pounds of carbon per year.2 As a mangrove, I’m considered a keystone species, which scientists indicate play a critical role in maintaining the structure and health of our coastal ecosystems!3

      However, my habitat is shrinking — much faster than the rainforest is disappearing. Activities such as aquaculture, coastal development, rice and palm oil farming, and industrial activities threaten our existing habitats and the prosperity of species which rely on our protection.4

      The mangroves planted by EARTHDAY.ORG’s The Canopy Project contribute to restoring forest habitats, which gives refuge to wildlife. As part of this project, 100,000 seedlings will be planted on 10 hectares of land in my home, Bangladesh. This will bolster mangrove forests along rivers and help restore local fisheries and communities. The 100,000 seedlings planted on about 10 hectares of land in Bangladesh will bolster mangrove forests along rivers and help restore local fisheries and communities.5

      Join The Canopy Project at EARTHDAY.ORG to help me restore my habitat. With your support, I can continue to safeguard our ecosystems. Together, let’s maximize our impact and ensure that my mangrove friends and family have a healthy future. 

      Together,

      The Mangrove Tree

      Footnotes:

      1. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency: https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/mangroves.html

      2. Smithsonian: https://ocean.si.edu/ocean-life/plants-algae/mangroves

      3. National Geographic: https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/keystone-species/

      4. Smithsonian: https://ocean.si.edu/ocean-life/plants-algae/mangroves

      5. The Canopy Project Bangladesh: https://www.earthday.org/campaign/the-canopy-project-bangladesh/

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